WO1987001919A1 - Ensemble de couchage - Google Patents

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WO1987001919A1
WO1987001919A1 PCT/US1985/001855 US8501855W WO8701919A1 WO 1987001919 A1 WO1987001919 A1 WO 1987001919A1 US 8501855 W US8501855 W US 8501855W WO 8701919 A1 WO8701919 A1 WO 8701919A1
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sheet
base
bedding assembly
blanket
bedding
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Deborah K. Ison
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Deserdein, Incorporated
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G9/00—Bed-covers; Counterpanes; Travelling rugs; Sleeping rugs; Sleeping bags; Pillows
    • A47G9/02—Bed linen; Blankets; Counterpanes

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  • My invention relates to novel bedding and more particularly relates to a new bedding ⁇ assembly which facilitates making up the bed or remaking the bed after use and providing enhanced comfort to the sleeper during use.
  • top sheet and blanket allows these items to become displaced during a night of sleep. Although a few individuals sleep without any significant rolling or twisting, most persons twist and turn a great deal while they are sleeping. This twisting and turning causes the sheet and blanket to shift and become twisted into a tangled mass that does not cover a sleeper's body. If the sleeping person becomes sufficiently chilled he ordinarily will awaken and straighten the covers over him again. However, some persons such as children and the elderly may not awaken and thus become chilled to such an extent that their health suffers.
  • the bedding can be straightened in a few minutes if there is good access around the bed.
  • the bed is large, such as a king size bed, or if the bed is in a relatively inaccessible location such as in a mobile home or recreational vehicle, remaking the bedding may take considerable time and effort. It may be necessary to climb over the bed several times to achieve even a limited degree of smoothness.
  • U.S. Patent 3,530,487 discloses a protective pad which is positioned on the top surface of a mattress and is attached to the sides of the mattress by a sheet and zipper.
  • a bottom sheet is positioned on top of the pad and is attached to the sides of the mattress by another zipper.
  • a top sheet is positioned on top of the bottom sheet and is attached to the sides of the mattress through zippers and an elastic band.
  • a blanket is positioned on top of the top sheet and is attached to the sides of the mattress through zippers and the elastic band.
  • U.S. Patent 4,413,368 discloses a sleeping enclosure, which is attached to the top of a bedspread, which comprises an outer cover sheet and an inner cover sheet which are sewn together along their mating peripheral edges. Fastening means is secured to the outer sheet and is positioned so as to interconnect to a mating fastening means secured to the top cover section of the bedspread.
  • U.S. Patents 3,254,348 and 3,377,636 disclose a bedsheet which is provided with a series of guide lines running lengthwise of the sheet along opposite sides thereof and also a series of guide lines running across the bottom end of the sheet. When making up the bed, the sheet material is accordion-folded along the guide lines to provide a freely open enclosure for the sleeper.
  • a bedding assembly consisting of a base encompassing portion, a base covering portion and a body covering portion.
  • the base encompassing portion includes a peripheral section around a base.
  • the base covering portion includes a first sheet disposed over the top surface of the base.
  • a first fastener releasably secures the edges of the first sheet to the peripheral section.
  • the body covering portion includes a second sheet disposed over the first sheet and a blanket disposed over the second sheet.
  • a second fastener releasably secures the side edges of the second sheet to adjacent edges of the first sheet.
  • a third fastener releasably secures the side edges of the blanket to adjacent edges of the second sheet.
  • the present invention provides a novel bedding assembly which substantially eliminates the problems with conventional bedding.
  • the bedding assembly of the invention provides a simple and convenient means for making a bed.
  • the bedding assembly enables an individual to make the bedding easily and quickly even on larger beds and beds that are in confined locations.
  • the bedding assembly of the invention can be used efficiently by persons of all ages from the young to the elderly. High quality results can be achieved by individuals with minimum motivation for the task.
  • the bedding assembly is especially useful for hospitals since it greatly simplifies the making of the bedding when a person is in the bed.
  • the bedding assembly of the present invention is simple in design and can be produced relatively inexpensively. Commercially available materials and components can be utilized in the fabrication of the bedding assembly. Conventional sewing and fabric construction techniques and procedures and semi-skilled labor can be employed in the manufacture of the bedding assembly.
  • the bedding assembly of the invention is durable in construction and has a long useful life even with repeated laundering and use. Few, if any, repairs are required to maintain the bedding assembly in good useable condition.
  • FIG. 1 is a view in perspective of one form of the bedding assembly of the invention disposed on a bed;
  • Figure 2 is a sectional view of the bedding assembly shown in Figure 1 taken along line 2-2 thereof;
  • Figure 3 is the sectional view of the bedding assembly shown in Figure 2 with a person in the bed;
  • Figure 4 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional view of the bedding assembly shown in Figure 2; and Figure 5 is a top view of the bedding assembly of the invention shown in Figure 1 with portions folded back.
  • one form of the novel bedding assembly 11 of the present invention is positioned on a bed 12 including a base 13 that includes a mattress 14 resting on a spring 15 and a frame 16.
  • the mattress 14 includes major top and bottom surfaces 18 and 19 respectively.
  • the mattress includes peripheral sidewall sections 20 joining the major top and bottom surfaces 18 and 19 thereof.
  • the bedding assembly 11 includes a base encompassing portion 22, a base covering portion 23 and a body covering portion 24.
  • the base encompassing portion 22 of the bedding assembly 11 of the invention includes a peripheral section 26 around the periphery of the base 13.
  • the peripheral section 26 extends between the top and bottom surfaces 18 and 19 of the mattress 14.
  • the peripheral section 26 further includes an upper edge 27 adjacent the top surface 18 and a lower edge 28 adjacent the bottom surface 19.
  • the peripheral section 26 includes a continuous section that circumscribes the periphery of the base 13.
  • the base encompassing portion 22 also includes at least one connecting section 29.
  • the connecting section 29 extends over the bottom surface 19 of the mattress 14.
  • the connecting section 29 permanently joins opposite lower edges 28 of the peripheral section 26.
  • the connecting section 29 preferably includes sheet means 30 as shown that substantially covers the bottom surface 19.
  • the base covering portion 23 of the bedding assembly 11 of the invention includes sheet means 31.
  • the sheet means 31 is disposed over substantially the entire top surface 18 of the mattress 14 and is in contact therewith.
  • Fastening means shown as zipper 32 releasably secures the edges of the sheet 31 to the upper edges 27 of the peripheral section 26. This connection is along substantially the entire length of the peripheral section 26.
  • the body covering portion 24 of the bedding assembly 11 includes sheet means 33.
  • the sheet 33 is disposed over the sheet 31 and is in contact therewith.
  • the sheet 33 includes at least one pleat means 34 and advantageously more than one pleat 34 and 35.
  • the spaced pleats 34 and 35 extend substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the mattress 14, that is. from the head to the foot of the mattress.
  • the pleats are disposed intermediate and parallel to the side edges of the sheet 33.
  • Fastening means 36 releasably secures the side edges 37 and 38 of the sheet 33 to the adjacent edges 39 and 40 of the sheet 31.
  • the fastening means 36 preferably includes a pair of edge zippers 41 and 42.
  • Blanket means 45 is disposed over the sheet 33 and is in contact therewith.
  • the blanket means 45 is similar in construction to the sheet 33 and includes at least one pleat means 46 and advantageously more than one pleat 46 and 47.
  • the spaced blanket pleats 46 and 47 extend substantially parallel to the pleats 34 and 35 of the sheet 33.
  • Fastening means 48 releasably secures the side edges 50 and 51 of the blanket 45 to adjacent edges 37 and 38 of the sheet 33.
  • the fastening means 48 preferably includes spaced discrete elements that include cooperating combinations of hooked fabric means 52 and napped fabric means 53.
  • the pleats 34 and 35 of the sheet 33 and the pleats 46 and 47 of the blanket 45 advantageously each are spaced from one another as shown in the drawings.
  • the pleats 34/35 and 46/47 of each pair are reversed from one another.
  • Decorative stripping such as piping 54 may be disposed over the pleats to facilitate smoothing thereof, if desired.
  • Fastening means 55 permanently affixes together the lower transverse edges 56, 57 and 58 of the sheet 31, the sheet 33 and the blanket 45, respectively.
  • the fastening means 55 advanta ' geously includes stitching.
  • Fastening means 60 preferably are disposed between the free ends 61 of the pleats 34 and 35 of the sheet 33 and the pleats 46 and 47 of the blanket 45.
  • the fastening means 60 includes cooperating combinations of hooked fabric elements 62 and napped fabric elements 63.
  • the bedding assembly 11 advantageously also includes skirt sections 65, 66 and 67. These skirt sections extend from the side edges 50 and 51 of the blanket 45 as well as the lower transverse edge 58 thereof.
  • the skirt sections 65-67 advantageously are releasably secured to the edges of the blanket 45 through fastening means 68 such as zippers, snaps and the like.
  • the bedding assembly 11 of the present invention can be fabricated from conventional bedding materials such as sheets and blankets.
  • the fasteners employed can be conventional zippers, hooked and napped fabric elements and similar fasteners that are commercially available. Sewing of components is accomplished in the normal manner.
  • the fabrication of the bedding assembly 11 of the present invention as shown in the drawings involves the sewing of the peripheral section 26 to the sheet 30 and the sewing of the zipper 32 along the length of the upper edge of the peripheral section. The other part of the zipper 32 then is sewn around the periphery of the sheet 31.
  • the sheet 33 is aligned with the sheet 31 and the zippers 41 and 42 sewn along the side edges 37 and 38 of the sheet 33 and the adjacent edges 39 and 40 of the sheet 31.
  • blanket 45 is positioned over the sheet 33 and fastener elements 52 and 53 attached along the adjacent side edges 37 and 38 of the sheet 33 and edges 50 and 51 of the blanket 45.
  • the lower transverse edges 56, 57 and 58 of sheet 31, sheet 33 and blanket 45 then are affixed together with stitching 55.
  • the bedding assembly 11 now is ready for use.
  • the peripheral section 26 with sheet 30 affixed thereto is positioned under and around the periphery of the mattress 14.
  • the sheet 30 is in contact with the lower surface 19 of the mattress and the peripheral section 26 is in contact with the mattress sidewalls 20.
  • the bedding assembly of the present invention can be employed on all types and sizes of beds which include some type of mattress or base. It is especially suitable for waterbeds, bunks, berths, adjustable hospital beds, folding beds as well as beds with conventional innerspring or foam mattresses.

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Un ensemble de couchage comporte une partie (22) entourant le socle, une partie (23) recouvrant le socle et une partie (24) recouvrant le corps. La partie (22) entourant le socle comprend une section périphérique (26) autour d'un socle (13). La partie (23) recouvrant le socle comprend un premier drap (31) disposé sur la surface supérieure du socle (13). Un premier dispositif d'attache (32) fixe de manière libérable les bords du premier drap (31) à la section périphérique (26). La partie (24) recouvrant le corps comprend un second drap (33) disposé sur le premier drap (31) et une couverture (45) disposée sur le second drap (33). Un second dispositif d'attaches (36) fixe de manière libérable les bords latéraux du second drap (33) au bord adjacent du premier drap (31). Un troisième dispositif d'attaches (48) fixe de manière libérable les bords latéraux de la couverture (45) au bords adjacents du second drap (33).
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GB2241643A (en) * 1990-03-07 1991-09-11 Francis Vause Bedding
FR2682269A1 (fr) * 1991-10-14 1993-04-16 Persico Jean Marc Ensemble de couchage, notamment pour enfants.
FR2715550A1 (fr) * 1994-01-31 1995-08-04 Martinez Daniel Dispositif permettant de maintenir et de libérer très facilement les parures de lit.
EP1151702A1 (fr) * 2000-05-05 2001-11-07 Abeil S.A. Sac de couchage réversible été/hiver et ses applications notamment aux voyages
US8832877B2 (en) 2010-11-09 2014-09-16 Mogambiree Pillay Composite disposable bed linen package

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US1403873A (en) * 1920-10-16 1922-01-17 Scott Winifred Bed covering
US1885558A (en) * 1930-11-24 1932-11-01 Smith Elvira Starz Bed covering
US2851703A (en) * 1956-02-16 1958-09-16 Charles C Greco Fitted sleeping cover
US3254348A (en) * 1964-02-03 1966-06-07 Addario Alexander N Di Bed clothing
US3377636A (en) * 1966-03-03 1968-04-16 Alexander N. Di Addario Bed covering
US3530487A (en) * 1967-12-29 1970-09-22 Venturevest Corp Bedclothes
US3855655A (en) * 1973-07-12 1974-12-24 Miller H Inc Self-making bed
US4304018A (en) * 1980-03-24 1981-12-08 Mcclam Paule Bed covering
US4413368A (en) * 1981-11-06 1983-11-08 Nina Schuetze Combination bedspread and sleeping enclosure

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US1403873A (en) * 1920-10-16 1922-01-17 Scott Winifred Bed covering
US1885558A (en) * 1930-11-24 1932-11-01 Smith Elvira Starz Bed covering
US2851703A (en) * 1956-02-16 1958-09-16 Charles C Greco Fitted sleeping cover
US3254348A (en) * 1964-02-03 1966-06-07 Addario Alexander N Di Bed clothing
US3377636A (en) * 1966-03-03 1968-04-16 Alexander N. Di Addario Bed covering
US3530487A (en) * 1967-12-29 1970-09-22 Venturevest Corp Bedclothes
US3855655A (en) * 1973-07-12 1974-12-24 Miller H Inc Self-making bed
US4304018A (en) * 1980-03-24 1981-12-08 Mcclam Paule Bed covering
US4413368A (en) * 1981-11-06 1983-11-08 Nina Schuetze Combination bedspread and sleeping enclosure

Cited By (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2241643A (en) * 1990-03-07 1991-09-11 Francis Vause Bedding
FR2682269A1 (fr) * 1991-10-14 1993-04-16 Persico Jean Marc Ensemble de couchage, notamment pour enfants.
FR2715550A1 (fr) * 1994-01-31 1995-08-04 Martinez Daniel Dispositif permettant de maintenir et de libérer très facilement les parures de lit.
EP1151702A1 (fr) * 2000-05-05 2001-11-07 Abeil S.A. Sac de couchage réversible été/hiver et ses applications notamment aux voyages
FR2808434A1 (fr) * 2000-05-05 2001-11-09 Abeil Sac de couchage reversible ete/hiver et ses applications notamment aux voyages
US8832877B2 (en) 2010-11-09 2014-09-16 Mogambiree Pillay Composite disposable bed linen package

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